MEGA – 16143
Safe - 12-29-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/29/17
Mega
Hello, my name is Mega. My animal id is #16143. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a returns on 21-Dec-2017.
Mega is at risk for behavioral reasons. Mega easily becomes over aroused, and resorts to mounting when he isn’t being engaged in activity. He growls when attempts are made to correct him, and handlers need to use interrupters to get him to stop. Medically, we have no concerns for Mega, who presents as a healthy dog.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Let’s start with the obvious. Mega is one mega handsome dog, with a megawatt smile! I mean, an ear to ear grin that will light up the room (and your heart). He’s also a little cross eyed, which gives him the most adorable look, like he’s laughing on the inside and telling himself a secret that only he can hear. He’s a big galoomph who’s amazing on leash as he pads along perfectly by my side. Compliments? Yup, compliments galore! “Great dog, lady!” “Wow, he’s gorgeous!” “Wish I had a dog like that!” Mega was surrendered to our care as his owner is moving out of the country. We’re told that he’s outgoing with all, has been socialized and is respectful with children of all ages, is respectful and gentle with cats, as well as other dogs. Mega doesn’t guard his things, enjoys getting a bath and walking in the snow. Mega wears his gorgeous caramel coat with style, is well fed and perfectly round like a giant tootsie roll, or a small tank! Well behaved when left home alone, although he likes to get into the garbage so be sure that’s put away, he sleeps on his own bed, knows sit, stay, down, come and high five. Mega is waiting to light up your life with only the love this big guy can bring, so ask to meet him today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 66 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3yrs (owner reported) Microchip noted on Intake? Y History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – compliant for exam, high energy Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: apparently healthy 3yo MI dog Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for placement and surgery SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
3 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3y Microchip noted on Intake? 91100200136693 History : return 1 week Subjective: Observed Behavior -wag tail, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =pant BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:good Plan:no treatment
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Mega allowed all handling. He allowed being collared and having his picture taken. He was receptive to head and body touches. He had a loose body, wagging tail and had a healthy appetite for treats.
Date of Intake: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Mega is a 3 year old large dog whom was gotten from a neighbor and kept in the same home for 3 years. Unfortunately due to relocating to another country he could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers he is described as outgoing and plays exuberantly with adults.
How is this dog around children?: Mega has been socialized with children of all ages and is described as respectful and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs he is described as relaxed and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around cats?: Around cats he is described as respectful and plays gentle.
Resource guarding:: He has no known resource guarding issues.
Bite history:: He has no known bite histories.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy level
Other Notes:: Mega is known to have no behavior issues and isn’t bothered with loud storms or fireworks. He isn’t bothered by having his food touched but will occasionally growl when attempting to touch his toys. The previous owner described it as a playful growl. He isn’t bothered by being held or restrained, being brushed, having his nails trimmed or when unfamiliar people approach his home or owner. He enjoys being given a bath and walking in the snow.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: he has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Mega is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent and excitable. He tends to go into the garbage often, likes to play with balls, stuffed animals, bones or squeak toys and enjoys playing fetch and tug. He prefers sleeping in his own dog bed, ate Alpo dry food 2 times a day, is well behaved when left at home alone and has never been crate trained. He knows the commands sit, down, stay, come and high five. He was being walked 3 times a day, pulls lightly on leash and off leash he will wander but come when he is called.
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 3 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Respectful and exuberantly playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and exuberantly playful
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Mega is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, and excitable with a high level of activity.
Other Notes:: Mega was adopted into a new home for a few days and returned. The new owner reported that Mega would mount him and his family, and would growl and snap if they attempted to stop him.
Date of assessment:: 12/24/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Mega approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Mega has displayed some social, playful behavior toward female dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Mega desribed his behavior around dogs as “relaxed and exuberantly playful”. Based on behavior observed in our care, slow introductions are recommended between Mega and respectful, social dogs.
Summary (1):: 12/16: When introduced off leash to female dogs, Mega is soft and social, engaging in bouts of bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 12/23: Mega greets politely then wanders the pen, ignoring the female dog completely.
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Summary:: Upon intake Mega allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/23/2017
Summary:: Mega was active and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mega is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When out for an interaction, Mega has shown food-motivated behaviors and attention seeking behaviors. He seems to resort to mounting when he isn’t being engaged in an activity, and handlers need to use interrupters to get him to stop.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the social hyper arousal Mega displayed in his previous home, mounting people and growling and snapping when attempts to remove him were made, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal
Potential challenges comments:: Social hyperarousal: In his previous home, Mega was reported to mount people and growl and snap when attempts were made to remove him. Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Mega to new and unfamiliar situations.
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